Category Archives: Facial Expression

Man in Plaid Grades Papers

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Another weekend, another pile of papers to grade and thus a great model who is willing to still for a long time while I paint him. Not bad for a Saturday evening. I overdid the pen lines on the face but … Continue reading →

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“As long as you have a good book, you are not really waiting.”

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I was standing in line behind this woman in pink and overheard the receptionist tell her that she was 45-minutes early for her appointment. I was charmed by the woman’s response, “It’s OK, as long as you have a good book, you … Continue reading →

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Waiting for a Walk

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Although I continued to work on color this afternoon, this quick sketch of Luke and two guests is my favorite sketch for the day. I like the expressions and the story it suggests. This is an iPad/ Procreate sketch.

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Woman with a Scarf

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Our figure drawing class is working on portraits, which pleases me greatly. It was wonderful to hear someone knowledgeable talk about the structure of human heads and the art of drawing likenesses. We worked on placing features and most of us … Continue reading →

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Grading Exams in a Camper

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

Last night we sat in our camper, sharing a very small space, while Peter marked his midterms and I sketched. I liked watching his range of expressions as he considered each exam, particularly his delight, dismay, puzzlement, surprise, and approval. … Continue reading →

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Luke Keeps an Eye on Me

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been enjoying experimenting with charcoal, pastels and water. I am getting a greater range of textures and luminance than when I use watercolor alone. And, the water fixes the charcoal and pastel, eliminating the need for the regular fixative with … Continue reading →

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Peter Then and Now

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Sarah Sullivan

To celebrate my amazing husband’s birthday today I am posting two sketches that I particularly like, the first from 1979 and the second from this past spring. My favorite person to sketch over the past 40 some years is my … Continue reading →

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